Abstract:The peach palm heart is a hypocaloric gourmet vegetable, rich in fiber and minerals such as potassium, calcium, and magnesium, and it can be incorporated into calorie restriction diets. Minimum processing consists of sanitizing and cutting the products before reaching the consumer, providing convenience to consumption without losing its quality, thus resulting in sufficient shelf life for distribution and marketing. Sanitation, appropriate packaging, and refrigeration are essential practices to extend the shel… Show more
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